Job Description

Kickstart Your DevOps Career at Plymouth University - Where Innovation Meets Impact!



Are you passionate about technology and ready to launch your career in DevOps? Join the Uiversity of Plymouth Technology & Information Services (TIS) team as a Junior DevOps Engineer and help shape the digital backbone that supports our students, staff, and research community.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to begin your journey in DevOps with hands-on experience, structured support, and a real impact from day one. Working as part of our collaborative DevOps team, you'll help deliver reliable, secure, and innovative technology solutions that keep the University running smoothly and support our ambitious digital goals.



You'll gain exposure to all areas of modern DevOps practice, from systems design and integration to security, capacity planning, and service support, while learning directly from experienced engineers and contributing to meaningful projects.



As a Graduate Junior DevOps Engineer, you'll play an active role in delivering and improving our services.

Key responsibilities include:

Designing, building, and supporting IT solutions that align with best practice and architectural standards, working closely with the DevOps Team Manager and colleagues. Assisting in the implementation and integration of new systems and services, helping to deliver solutions on time, on budget, and to high quality standards. Contributing to the continuous improvement of DevOps processes, including reviewing procedures, analysing data, and suggesting enhancements. Providing excellent support and service to users across the University, responding to issues, offering advice, and helping to resolve problems. Creating and maintaining technical documentation and developing training materials under guidance, supporting knowledge sharing across the team.

This is a learning-focused role where you'll shadow experienced team members, build your technical expertise, and gradually take on more responsibility as your skills develop.



For this role, you will need to be on site 3 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs.



For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Ali Davey: by email at ali.davey@plymouth.ac.uk

What we're looking for

You must have graduated in the last two years and have a keen interest in DevOps and IT systems. You're a strong communicator, a team player, and eager to learn.

You will have:

A solid understanding of the software development lifecycle and testing principles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A collaborative mindset and the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team. A proactive approach to developing your skills and supporting others. Experience in Agile environments or customer service is a plus, but not essential - enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are what matter most.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

At the University of Plymouth, we believe innovation thrives in a supportive and inclusive environment. You'll join a friendly, passionate DevOps team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and creative problem-solving. We encourage experimentation, celebrate diversity, and are committed to helping you grow into a skilled DevOps professional.



Together, we build technology that empowers education and drives positive change - and we'd love you to be part of it.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.



Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Anticipated Interview Date:

Week commencing Monday 17 November 2025

Our Offer

A successful external candidate for this position would be employed by the University of Plymouth Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Plymouth. Employees of the University of Plymouth Services Limited work alongside the University of Plymouth colleagues in delivery of Plymouth's strategic vision, and will adopt the University of Plymouth's HR policies and procedures in full unless otherwise stated.



When joining us, you will receive:

Generous annual leave

: 25 Days Annual Leave

plus

Bank Holidays & Closure Days Generous pension scheme Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Development opportunities Enhanced family leave Flexible working Retailer discounts On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.